The North Carolina Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is designated an emergency response agency of the State of North Carolina for purposes of the following:
(1) Supporting the North Carolina Forest Service in responding to all-risk incidents.
(2) Receipt of any applicable State or federal funding.
(3) Training of other State and local agencies in emergency management.
(4) Any other emergency response roles for which the North Carolina Forest Service has special training or qualifications.